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Here are a few photos with the crane up during a car show. And a few photos of the SanTan Fabworks M2HB I assembled to be used during shows for display. I still need to do some final welding on the barrel, and look at blueing the complete assemble.

I realized I have not updated my post in awhile. I have been busy every weekend since I received the truck working on the rebuild. The summer heat came way to quick in Phoenix, which resulted in working only a few hours in the mornings on it before the temps were to hot. I had it out for a quick...

It will go on the new cab. Part of the reason I chose this truck over others that were in better condition.

I agree that I need a M1095 trailer. They are heavy trailers, but also add to the parade appearance, and would be awesome to load with the crane.

Thank you. I look forward to restoring it, could not see it being used as a parts vehicle. With the Hiab crane, the production numbers are low. Going to keep it fully original. Would like to make a replica set of tubes that it would have carried, to support the HIMARS. This replica would only be...

I was able to get a hold of a crane that would come out after I finished work. The replacement cab is sitting on the truck now. Now the fun begins. But it is the progress point that I wanted to be at for the first part of March.

Yes, the coil over shock design is definitely heavy duty. Trying to research the years they started to put this design on, as I seen some posting were people said they have a A1R and still have the old design shock assemble. And the differences between a A1 and A1R.

I should have a crane available this week to come out and lift the old cab off, and the new one on. Fabricated up a lift bracket, so the new cab will go on easily by a hired crane. The hired cranes have a tight schedule, and charge by the hour. Spent some time with the Hiab crane in manual mode...

The Hiab crane shows it will reach out to 17' and still have a 5000lb lift capability. I was hoping in manual mode this reach would be enough to get to the cab. Yesterday I used the manual pump and extended the crane out. It has about 1.5' more it can go, but will not completely reach the center...

yes, it would be so easy for them to take preventative measures to keep the trucks in good condition. I need to pull the intercooler on mine so I can empty the water. I am glad that filled with water and not the motor. I will also check the air compressor inlet as you suggested. Thanks

A little background on the truck first to start my journey of rebuilding this M1084A1 truck. The truck came out of Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. It was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery. It has the CAT C7 Ascert motor. Going through the manuals that are available, they do not...